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Wheatway joins Open-S Alliance to support coupler standardisation
UK manufacturer becomes first British member of global Open-S Alliance
New report on tariff impact for construction equipment industry
Free report assesses implications for US market
How Trump’s proposed budget cuts could impact construction
Proposed FY2026 budget includes deep cuts to housing, energy, and environmental programmes
Video: Komatsu Smart Construction outlines tiltrotator capabilities at Bauma 2025
Komatsu Smart Construction 3D Machine Guidance system is now compatible with tiltrotator brands
Sales down for Volvo CE amid “increased geopolitical and market uncertainty”
Sales up in some markets but down in others for first quarter of 2025
Tariffs showing early impact on US construction
US construction confidence dipping amid tariff tumult
‘Adrenaline rush’ Bauma ends with around 600,000 visitors
Industry leaders hail busy and ‘optimistic’ show
Komatsu: Improved sales on horizon in Europe after ‘depressive’ two years
Komatsu Europe CEO and COO on European sales and impact of trade tariffs
Off-Highway Research to hold market briefing at Bauma
Booking now available for event on Tuesday 8 April
European construction sector set to return to growth in 2025
The European construction sector is expected to see modest recovery in 2025
Engcon launches tiltrotator for mini excavators
The updated EC204 is compatible with 2-4 tonne excavators and includes Engcon’s EC-Oil quick coupler system
FIEC: EU set to revamp public procurement rules
FIEC looks at how the EU’s procurement rules will impact the construction industry
2024 World Demolition Awards - winners announced!
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Award winners are announced at the 16th World Demolition Summit held in Stockholm, Sweden
Global demolition leaders gather in Sweden for World Demolition Summit
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The summit began last night with an exclusive drinks reception, providing attendees an opportunity to network, share insights, and discuss the latest trends and challenges facing the industry
Strong Q3 margins for Volvo CE despite market slowdown
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Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced that the company maintained robust margins in the third quarter of 2024
2024 d&ri100 ranking of world biggest contractors is now open
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Click to download the entry form & submit your 2023 turnover figure  
Podcast: The challenge of electrification
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Paul Bramhall of Briggs & Stratton talks to IRN’s Murray Pollok about the energy transition challenges facing rental businesses
Highlights from Hillhead: What did you miss?
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Construction Briefing outlines just some of the highlights that were on display at Hillhead on the last week in June
IRN100: survey reveals rise in revenues and CapEx
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Revenues for the top 100 reach €73 billion for 2023
5 reasons why construction suffers stubborn labour shortage in Europe
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Europe’s construction industry continues to suffer a labour imbalance, with almost half the occupations classified as being in shortage in the region belonging in the sector
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